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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.54, 1,376.22 and 665.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.54, 1,376.22 and 665.62 is: 918.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.54 : 1,376.22 = 665.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.54/1,376.22 = 665.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.54x = 1,376.22 × 665.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.54x = 916,039.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,039.56/997.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.30

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